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Water chestnuts vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Water chestnuts and Borage

  • Water chestnuts have more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, while Borage have more Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Borage's daily need coverage for Iron is 41% higher.
  • Borage contains 12 times less Vitamin B5 than Water chestnuts. Water chestnuts contain 0.479mg of Vitamin B5, while Borage contains 0.041mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Borage, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Phosphorus +18.9%
Contains more Potassium +24.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +150.8%
Contains more Calcium +745.5%
Contains more Iron +5400%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.349
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.9%
Contains more Potassium +24.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +150.8%
Contains more Calcium +745.5%
Contains more Iron +5400%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.349

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Borage
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1068.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.5%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +775%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1068.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.5%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +775%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +682.4%
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Other +30.9%
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Carbs +682.4%
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Other +30.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.5%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Water chestnuts Borage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Borage Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 3.06g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 1.8g Borage
Fats 0.1g 0.7g Borage
Carbs 23.94g 3.06g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 21kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Borage
Fiber 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 93mg Borage
Iron 0.06mg 3.3mg Borage
Magnesium 22mg 52mg Borage
Phosphorus 63mg 53mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 470mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 80mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.13mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.349mg Borage
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Borage
Vitamin A 0IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 35mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.06mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.15mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.9mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.041mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.084mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 13µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.17g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.109g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Borage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Water chestnuts
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.144g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/nutrients
  2. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.